Launching soon: the new Fidlock Newsletter for fellow magnet enthusiasts

Fidlock’s portfolio already includes many patented fastening solutions that make handling a buckle or a fastener so much easier and even fun. Originating from our innovative Fidlock concept, our developers constantly strive to create new and unique components to complement your products. To keep you from losing track, we want to offer the information you require without a pushy overload of unnecessary mailings. Keep up to date about fairs and events where you can meet Fidlock and test our fasteners, read about new magnetic-mechanical creations and don’t miss out on selected Fidlock-related news. Just as our magnetic fasteners, we want our newsletter to make your life easier and not your routine inbox check any harder. This is a newsletter for you and your fellow subscribers and not just all about us – subscribe now!

New Fidlock Technology

The designers and product developers at Fidlock are constantly working on new fasteners, buckles and new technolgies. Thanks to their tireless efforts, Fidlock has a huge selection of fasteners and technologies that customers can choose from. Sometimes the buckle or the technology is so specific it is made for one application, such as the Fidlock Helmet Buckles. Often times though the Fidlock technologies and fasteners can be used for a wide variety of applications.

This newest technology falls into the second category. The Fidlock Winch is not only a new fastener but also presents an brand new technology, this is the fastener we want to present to you today.

The Fidlock Winch combines the infamous magnetic-mechanical Fidlock concept with that of a ratchet. This unique combination allows the user to not only use the Fidlock Winch to open and close their applications but also to adjust them. Thanks to this combination the fields of application are endless ranging from shoes, to vests, to helmets, orthopaedic aids to even blinds.

As there are a sheer endless amount of application suggestions, we cannot possibly cover them all, which is why we would like to present a small selection to give you an idea of where we would envision this fasteners use.

Fidlock strengthens management team

Nils Hinte joined the Fidlock Team as Managing Director on March 1st 2015. He has 20 years of experience in the international sales business and has spent the past few years as Export Director in the field of industrial locking. At Fidlock his main focus will be in Sales and Marketing.

Nils Hinte is excited about this new challenge and says: “I am already impressed by the extremely positive feedback that we receive from our customers and I am looking forward to strengthening and extending our partnerships with current and future clients, together with the motivated and dedicated Fidlock Team.”

Fidlock strengthens international presence with distributor in Japan

Fidlock is responding to the growing demand for magnetic-mechanical fastener solutions through the targeted expansion of its sales structures with strong sales partners in selected markets. With the newly acquired distributor IRIS Co. Ltd in Japan, Fidlock can continue to develop its international presence and supply customers locally and directly in future, also offering them the support of a service partner.

“The demand for Fidlock fasteners is on the increase amongst well-known manufacturers on the Japanese market too. We see huge potential for growth in various industries in this market,” says Christian Schöne, Managing Director of Fidlock GmbH. “With IRIS as a distribution partner we feel we are well positioned to serve customers in Japan with our high standards of quality and to further strengthen our brand on the international stage.”

helmet fastener for Fullface helmet O’Neal

O’Neal is a premier manufacturer of protective gear for mountain biking and motocross. For over 43 years, the company has been in the forefront of development of protective clothing. Passionate about its products, it insists on the highest quality materials. O’Neal equipment allows sportsmen and women to experience the ultimate feeling of unlimited fun and freedom.

Quick release fastener for School bags by “DerDieDas”

“DerDieDas” school bags help lighten the load for children on their way to school – just as the manufacturer’s motto says. The school bags are designed to be as light and as ergonomic as possible, as children already have enough weight on their backs with their books. The “DerDieDas” designers involved children in the product development phase to help them design the school bags according to the children’s need.

The Fidlock concept

A globally unique technology forms the basis for Fidlock’s innovative, user-friendly fastener systems that are revolutionising the market and its conventional solutions. The Fidlock concept combines the advantages of a magnetic fastener with those of mechanical locking functionality.

techtextil 2013 in Frankfurt – a record-breaking trade fair

Between 10 and 12 June 2013, over 1,300 exhibitors at techtextil in Frankfurt am Main showcased their solutions for technical textiles and processing textile materials. With a 10 percent increase in both the number of visitors and exhibitors, the leading trade fair highlighted its international role in a rapidly growing market.

Fidlock also set new records at techtextil: “We weren’t expecting quite such a large number of visitors. Over the entire trade fair, our stand practically functioned as a hub for trade visitors from all over Europe who wanted to find out more about magnetic-mechanic fasteners and their application options and to experience our wide range of products first hand,” explained Christian Schöne, Managing Director of Fidlock GmbH.

Customized MINI TURN

The customized MINI TURN combines simplicity, security and successful design. The choice is yours: turn your individual concepts into a reality and use the MINI TURN to effectively accentuate the design of fasteners on bags, school bags or any other products.

Fastener waterproof bag

Ortlieb promises Made in Germany quality for all its high-quality outdoor equipment – for every requirement, in all weathers, whatever the terrain. For cyclists, the manufacturer provides flexible and sophisticated bags and pannier systems for longer trips, the city or the ride to work. Ortlieb bags are synonymous with reliability, ease of use and water resistance.

Bought and packed away in no time

Ortlieb has developed the Velo-Shopper from waterproof, abrasion-resistant nylon for those who like to nip out on their bike to do a spot of shopping. The spacious shopping bag has a magnetic snap-fit cover and a capacity of 18 litres. It impresses from start to finish with its stylish design and clever operation: the magnetic fastener, which conceals a specially developed Fidlock MINI TURN, opens easily in next to no time, and closes again just as quickly and simply.